[Singapore Night Festival 2024] Wonder World: The Machine of Nostalgia
- Wonder World is a nostalgic amusement park resembling those from 1950s Singapore, designed to evoke a sense of belonging and escape from everyday life
- It aims to explore the concept of nostalgia and its impact on identity, encouraging visitors to reflect on the past while embracing the advancements and diversity of today's society
- Gated admission entitles one to a pre-loaded card with tokens to be exclusively used for onsite activities including rides and amusement park games, as designed by visual artist Sam Lo "SKL0"
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About Wonder World
Wonder World is the Machine of Nostalgia, a magical amusement park from the 1950’s transported through time to help instil a sense of belonging. The amusement parks of the 1950’s was used as a utopian setting where people could seek comfort and escape from the day-to-day grind. Special to Singapore’s cultural heritage, the amusement parks that captivated visitors in the 1950’s were more than fun attractions, they were worlds within themselves that provided spaces for ordinary people to follow their curiosities and aspire to a brighter and grand vision of tomorrow. The purpose of Wonder World is to recapture the spectacular atmosphere of the great trio of “world amusement parks” from yesteryear Singapore.
But simultaneously, within Wonder World, visitors are encouraged to ask themselves what fuels the Machine of Nostalgia and our longing for “simpler and better times''. The amusement park experience seeks to unravel the concept and our application of heritage to the future - a technologically advanced, culturally diverse, and interconnected city of today. In the age of remakes, remasters, and throwbacks, we invite visitors to look beyond the parts that we usually see. To reignite that sense of imagination and wonder in discovering new modes of fun but with meaningful excitement. Wonder World: The Machine of Nostalgia transports people back through time to investigate the very concept of nostalgia, and how it helps instil a sense of belonging and identity amidst the pursuit of life and our dreams.
Each ticket admits one person and entitles one to a pre-loaded card containing 10 credits which is to be redeemed exclusively onsite at Wonder World, and can be used for various activities including rides and game.
For queries and assistance, please get in touch via email at nhb_nightfestival@nhb.gov.sg.
About Singapore Night Festival
The Singapore Night Festival (SNF) is the National Heritage Board’s signature arts and culture festival in the vibrant Bras Basah.Bugis precinct Since its inception in 2008, the annual festival has presented a diverse mix of artworks and performances by local and international artists, featuring cross-disciplinary acts and influences which continue to push the boundaries and enthral festival-goers.
Festival-goers can expect to be mesmerised by a plethora of activities, including projection mappings, light art installations, performances, other experiential programmes, and food and retail experiences. A key event in the regional festival calendar, SNF provides a platform for artists and stakeholders to meet, create and collaborate to present exciting, cutting-edge acts, and transform familiar spaces in the arts and heritage precinct for festival-goers.
For more information, please visit: https://www.nightfestival.gov.sg/.
Experience these exciting programmes and activities at Wonder World!
Headlocks & Heritage by Grapplemax Pro Wrestling
Witness an electrifying clash of tradition and innovation through pro wrestling, with Grapplemax's "Headlocks and Heritage". Classic characters face off against contemporary personas in a bout where you shape the action. Will you side with the allure of the past or embrace the wave of the future?
First Show
- 23, 24, 30 & 31 Aug: 8pm - 8.30pm
Second Show
- 24 Aug: 9.30pm - 10pm
- 31 Aug: 9pm - 9.30pm
Poetry Fight Night by Spoke & Bird Poetry
Watch poets battle each other with wits & rhyme! It's a fight like you've never seen!
Show Dates
- 23, 25 & 30 Aug: 9.30pm - 10pm
- 31 Aug: 10pm - 10.30pm
TikTok Rising
Join us at TikTok Rising music showcase, supported by Samsung, where Singapore's favourite musicians on TikTok are coming together for one night only. The showcase will feature Haven (@theonlyhaven), Jean Seizure (@jeanseizure), Josh Makazo (@joshmakazo), Nathan Hartono (@nathanhartonoxy), Sezairi (@sadboysezzles), and Shazza (@shazza.wav).
Show Dates
- 29 Aug: 7PM - 10.30PM
Bizarre Bazaar
Jump into a quirky experience at the Bizarre Bazaar, where trades of the past are reimagined for modern consumers.
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super fun event! my friends and i had a blast on the last day, magic show was super cool and it wasnt too crowded
My kids had fun but the fair is pretty small. only 2 rides for kids and 1 for adult. Queues for some of the popular games are pretty long and it’s not quite easy to score
Nostalgic experience! We enjoyed ourselves! It would be better if the game stations have prizes instead of stamps to redeem things ;)
wonder world is small and nothing much can do inside. $25 with only 10 tokens literally can’t exchange any great gift.
At $25 per person, it’s extremely expensive for 2 rides. how is this justified?
i had such an amazing time at Wonder World that i couldn't resist going back, and im so glad i did! the new rides and booths were a blast, and the added descriptions of the work really deepened my appreciation for the creativity behind it all. absolutely love it! <3
fun and vibey! though the queues were abit long, and the fair was slightly small. but overall still smth i would recommend! pay with samsung pay onsite / student pass on klook to get $5 off.
It was a great experience with easy redemption. I recommend visiting this exhibit before it closes.
quite a cool experience that tries to incorporate nostalgic elements. even has characters from the past walking around
I was quite disappointed with the carnival. There were only 2 rides. The games were difficult (to win). At $25 per ticket (with 10 tokens included), I found it very expensive. If the price was $10, I think expectations would be lowered.
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